Research General Engineer

This vacancy is for a GS-0801-13, Research General Engineer located in the Technical Division, USCG Research and Development Center, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security in New London, CT. This Vacancy announcement has been extended from 8/10/20206 to 08/17/2026

As a Research General Engineer in the Technical Division at the Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC), you will join a fast-paced, interdisciplinary , and collaborative group of scientists and engineers working under the Defense and Safety Systems research program. You will participate in the execution of projects as a member, and leader, of teams conducting applied research to support all 11 missions of the Coast Guard. Successful projects identify transformative technologies and new techniques to improve the mission performance of the Service.Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Leading planning, programming, and management of resources and milestones for multiphase research projects focused on subsea security and port defense. Applying advanced research methodologies to address complex technical challenges in the detection, tracking, classification, and defeat of subsea threats, including adversarial uncrewed underwater vehicles (C-UUV). Designing and implementing comprehensive test and evaluation plans for subsea and counter UUV (C-UUV)security technologies, including field demonstrations and integration with Coast Guard assets. Conducting technology assessments and literature reviews to maintain awareness of emerging trends in subsea security, autonomous maritime defense, and related fields. Collaborating with government, industry, and academic partners to evaluate emerging subsea security and defense technologies. Providing decision support and recommendations on legal authorities, operating concepts, and technology applicability to Coast Guard leadership. The focus of this position is to apply the required research, development, test, and analysis methodologies to mature novel concepts and transition tangible results to the fleet. Specific competencies include Counter Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (C-UUV); subsea security systems; port defense technologies; sensor fusion; test planning; systems engineering and integration.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.